“FORTUNATE” Art Exhibit at the Vendue raises over $13,000 for I Heart Hungry Kids as new rotating art exhibit is unveiled

CHARLESTON, SC (November 11, 2019) – The Vendue, in collaboration with Robert Lange Studios, is pleased to announce that “Fortunate,” the latest in a line of rotating art exhibits at the hotel, has raised $13,377 which will be donated to I Heart Hungry Kids. The money was raised through the sale of limited edition prints by Robert Lange and Nathan Durfee, in addition to proceeds collected from fortunes generated by the hotel’s Zoltar machine.

“We could not be more thrilled to be able to give back to our community and use art as a vehicle for philanthropy. I Heart Hungry Kids is such a wonderful organization and we are glad to help in some small way,” said Jonathan Weitz, owner and operator of The Vendue, Avocet Hospitality Group.

I Heart Hungry Kids is a local nonprofit founded in 2013 by three brothers Jackson, Gabe and Riley Silverman – all under the age of eight. They saw a need to help source food for needy classmates on weekends and organized monthly backpack food packing parties that were then distributed to area children in need. Six years into their mission to help kids beat hunger they have been recognized at local, state and national levels.

“This charity is extremely close to our hearts! Knowing Jackson his entire life and seeing how he and his brothers have impacted thousands of young people is beyond heartwarming. Every charitable collaboration we’ve done with The Vendue has been amazing. The donations we’ve raised really highlights how much positive impact can come when we all support each other,” said Rober Lange, owner of Robert Lange Studios

The donation will be presented to I Heart Hungry Kids during the opening reception of GLOW, the hotel’s next rotating art exhibit. The reception will be held on November 14th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in The Vendue’s lobby. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature live music, complimentary cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.